*Origins of "Useless Eaters" and Its Modern Conspiracy Revival
Published by Campbell M Gold in Blowing in the Wind · Sunday 02 Feb 2025 · 3:00
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Tags: useless, eaters, origins, eugenics, Nazi, ideology, conspiracy, theories, anti, elitism, depopulation, fringe, groups, modern, revival, dark, history
"Useless Eaters"
The Origins of "Useless Eaters" and Its Modern Conspiracy Revival
Introduction
The phrase "useless eaters" has a dark history, deeply rooted in eugenics and Nazi ideology. Still, it has resurfaced in recent years as a key talking point in anti-elitist and depopulation conspiracy theories. From 2020 onward, the term has been weaponised by fringe groups to accuse influential figures—such as Bill Gates, the Rockefellers, George Soros, and Klaus Schwab—of orchestrating a global culling of "undesirable" populations.
Who Coined "Useless Eaters"?
The term was popularized by Nazi propaganda in the 1930s and 1940s, particularly about disabled, elderly, and mentally ill individuals deemed a "burden" on society. The concept was central to the T4 euthanasia program, where the Nazi regime systematically murdered over 250,000 people they considered "life unworthy of life" (Lebensunwertes Leben).
However, the idea predates the Nazis. Early 20th-century eugenicists, including American and British intellectuals, promoted the sterilisation and elimination of "inferior" populations to improve the human gene pool. Figures like Margaret Sanger (founder of Planned Parenthood) and John D. Rockefeller (who funded eugenics research) were involved in these movements. However, they did not use the exact phrase "useless eaters."
The Modern Revival (2020-Present)
Since 2020, conspiracy theorists have revived the term, claiming that a global elite is working to reduce the world’s population under the guise of public health, climate action, and economic reform.
Key narratives include:
- Bill Gates & Vaccines – Conspiracy theorists falsely claim that Gates supports depopulation through vaccines, citing a 2010 TED Talk where he mentioned reducing global population growth via healthcare (misinterpreted as "killing people").
- The Great Reset & Klaus Schwab – The World Economic Forum’s (WEF) "Great Reset" has been distorted into a plot for mass control and population reduction despite being a policy framework for sustainable capitalism.
- George Soros & "Open Society" – Far-right groups accuse Soros of funding mass immigration to "weaken" Western nations, tying into older antisemitic tropes of global domination. 4. Rockefeller & Eugenics Legacy – The Rockefeller Foundation’s historical ties to eugenics, including its funding of early 20th-century research, are cited as "proof" of an ongoing depopulation agenda.
Ties to Population Control & Eugenics
The modern conspiracy theory merges Nazi-era rhetoric with contemporary fears:
- "Overpopulation" fears – Some elites (like Gates) have discussed voluntary family planning to stabilise population growth, but conspiracy theorists twist this into forced sterilisation or extermination.
- COVID-19 & "Thinning the Herd" – Lockdowns and vaccines were falsely framed as a way to eliminate the weak despite no overt evidence of intentional harm.
- Digital ID & Social Credit Systems – Some fear that AI and surveillance will be used to classify people as "useless" and exclude them from society.
Conclusion
While the phrase "useless eaters" originated in Nazi Germany, its modern revival is part of a broader conspiracy myth that blends legitimate concerns (wealth inequality, corporate power) with paranoid fantasies of mass extermination.
The real danger lies in how these theories dehumanise vulnerable groups and justify extremist ideologies.
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